April, 1. 2015
The Korean daily media headlines and humor
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Your Excellency:
Here are The Korea Post notice, humor from a generous former Asian ambassador and a roundup of important headlines from all major Korean-language dailies, TV and other news media this morning:
Lee Kyung-sik
Publisher-Chairman
Korea Post Media
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Today’s humor:
Humor from a generous former Asian ambassador
The headache story and second opinion
Joe had suffered from really bad headaches for the last 20 years. He eventually decides to go and see a Doctor.
The Doctor said, 'Joe, the good news is I can cure your headaches. The bad news is that it will require castration.
You have a very rare condition, which causes your testicles to press on your spine and the pressure creates one hell of a headache.
The only way to relieve the pressure is to remove the testicles.'
Joe was shocked and depressed. He wondered if he had anything to live for.
He had no choice but to go under the knife.
When he left the hospital, he was without a headache for the first time in 20 years, but he felt like he was missing an important part of himself.
As he walked down the street, he realized that he felt like a different person. He could make a new beginning and live a new life.
He saw a Men's clothing store and thought, 'That's what I need... A new Suit.'
He entered the shop and told the salesman, 'I'd like a new Suit.'
The elderly Tailor eyed him briefly and said, 'Let's see... size 44 long.’
Joe laughed, 'That's right, how did you know?'
'Been in the business 60 years!' the tailor said.
Joe tried on the suit it fit perfectly.
As Joe admired himself in the mirror, the salesman asked, 'How about a new shirt?'
Joe thought for a moment and then said, 'Sure.'
The salesman eyed Joe and said, 'Let's see, 34 sleeves and 16-1/2 neck.'
Joe was surprised, 'That's right, how did you know?'
'Been in the business 60 years.'
Joe tried the shirt and it fit perfectly.
Joe walked comfortably around the shop and the salesman asked, 'How about some new Underwear?'
Joe thought for a moment and said, 'Sure..'
The salesman said, 'Let's see..... size 36.
Joe laughed, 'Ah ha! I got you! I've worn a size 34 since I was 18 years old..'
The salesman shook his head, 'You can't wear a size 34. A size 34 would press your Testicles up against the base of your spine and give you one hell of a Headache.'
New suit - ?400
New shirt - ?36
New underwear - ?6
Second opinion - priceless
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Top headlines of major news media of Korea this morning:
KBS (http://world.kbs.co.kr/english/news/)
Park: Gov't Making Comprehensive Judgment on AIIB, THAAD
President Park Geun-hye has called for a principled approach in dealing with pending diplomatic issues. At a luncheon meeting with her chief of staff,...
Samsung, LG Agree to End Legal Feuds
"Over 1000 N. Korean Hackers Disguised as IT Workers in Asia"
Park: Gov't Making Comprehensive Judgment on AIIB, THAAD
S. Korea's New Ambassador to China Vows Closer Ties
KOSPI Tops 2,040 on Hopes for China's Economic Stimulus
Industrial Outputs, Sales Up in February
Gov't to Utilize Diplomatic Channels for Release of Detainees in N. Korea
N. Korea Vows to Seek Both Nuke, Economic Development
Researchers: N. Korean Hackers Based in China, SE Asia
New Service Provides Info on Korean Cultural Assets Housed Abroad
N. Korea's Request to Join AIIB Denied
High-speed Railways to Open in Chinese Border Cities
KTX Seoul-Pohang Line to Open Thursday
S. Korea to Set up Disaster Communication System
Plans Confirmed for College Entrance Exam in November
Annual Cherry Blossom Festival in Jinhae to
Seoul City to Test Street Art Zones
KBS 1TV Places First in Viewer Satisfaction
S. Korean Scientists Develop Prognostic Assessment Technology for Leukemia
S. Korea Launches New Multipurpose Satellite into Space
S. Korea's New Science Satellite Launched into Space
S. Korea's Curling Teams Win 1st Round Games in Deaflympics
Lee Sang-soo Wins Gold in Combat Sambo
Rhythmic Gymnast Son Yeon-jae Wins Silver in Hoop
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Yonhap (http://english.yonhapnews.co.kr)
S. Korea's consumer prices edge up 0.4 pct on-year in March
South Korea's consumer prices grew at less than 1 percent for the fourth month in a row in March, a government report showed Wednesday, fueling worries of deflation.
After 76 matches, football defender Cha Du-ri bids teary farewell to int'l football
South Korean footballer Cha Du-ri bid a teary farewell to international football on Tuesday, wrapping up a 14-year career that included appearances at two FIFA World Cups.
Samsung Electronics mobile chief top paid exec in S. Korea
The head of Samsung Electronics Co.'s mobile division grabbed the title of the highest-paid executive in South Korea last year thanks to a hefty bonus for the division's robust performance in 2013.
Another 3 S. Koreans evacuated from Yemen by plane
Another three South Koreans were evacuated from Yemen by plane on Tuesday as security concerns have heightened following airstrikes against a militant rebel group there, Seoul's foreign ministry said.
Korean envoy voices need for momentum to improve N.K. righ..
S. Korea urges 'more candid' talks with China on N...
China unaware of reported snub on N. Korea's intent..
U.S. defense chief to visit S. Korea next week
S. Korea set to resume land mine removal
S. Korea's consumer prices edge up 0.4 pct on-year in Marc..
Wireless charging market to log rapid growth: report
Bank holding firms' capital ratio falls in 2014
After 76 matches, football defender Cha Du-ri bid..
S. Korea squeaks past New Zealand in veteran's int'..
After 76 matches, football defender Cha Du-ri bids ..
S. Korea squeaks past New Zealand in veteran's int'l swan ..
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The Korea Times (http://www.koreatimes.co.kr)
Household debt growth gains speed
Korea’s household debt is on track to rise further after jumping nearly 4 trillion won ($3.6 billion) in the January-February period; while the “Relief Loans” designed to restructure this debt will not be of much help, experts s...
Samsung, LG to end all legal disputes
Samsung and LG Group agreed Tuesday to end all ongoing legal disputes. The agreement will also affect an ongoing case related to an LG executive’s alleged damaging of Samsung washing machines in a showroom in Germany. "Samsung a...
Six out of 10 young women in Seoul drink alcohol
Six out of every 10 women in their 20s living in Seoul drink alcohol and 10 percent of them are heavy drinkers, according to a recent survey.
Deal near on labor market reform
Representatives of unions, management and the government are making last-ditch efforts to conclude negotiations on reform of the labor market.
Park backs foreign minister's 'optimistic' remarks
President Park Geun-hye backed Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se, Tuesday, over his remarks on the cou...
NHRC backs using CCTVs to monitor teachers
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has rejected a petition from civic groups to ban a regional educational office from monitoring teachers using surv...
US defense chief to visit S. Korea next week
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter plans to visit South Korea next week to meet with his counterpart Han Min-koo. He is also scheduled to pay a courtesy ...
Violators of smoking ban will be fined without exception
A three-month grace period ends today for violators of a smoking ban at all restaurants, coffee shops and Internet cafes, according to the Ministry of Health ...
DaumKakao launches taxi-booking app
DaumKakao launched a taxi-booking application, KakaoTaxi, on Tuesday.
Samsung strikes drive deal with Google
Samsung Electronics has agreed to supply Google with its advanced three-dimensional NAND flash (3D NAND) solid state drives (SSD).
North Korea denied AIIB entry
North Korea was denied entry to the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in February due to an absence of proper economic data, according to ...
Korean Air's brand value plunges after 'nut rage'
Korean Air’s brand value plummeted in the first quarter of this year following the “nut rage” incident, according to a survey released Tuesday.
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DongA Ilbo (http://english.donga.com)
China rebuffs N. Korea`s bid to join its development bank
North Korea sought membership in the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to which China rejected. The Radio Free Asia said so quoting Monday report by U.K.-based Internet media Emerging Market....
President Park dismisses concerns on AIIB and THAAD
President Park Geun-hye has dismissed concerns over Korea`s recent foreign policies regarding the recent decisions on the China-led Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank and the proposed U.S. deployment of the Terminal...
A NK defector engages in voluntary work supporting elderly people
Kim Ok-hwa, a North Korean defector who makes living as nurse aide, working from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for four days, and from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. for the ensuing four days. Her daytime life when she`s at the hospital in...
Special mentoring for the participants of Seoul International Music Competition
It was a rare scene in the Recital Hall of the Seoul Arts Center in late March. Young violinists who participated in the 11th Seoul International Music Competition with LG had a session for “special mentoring” from the...
`Love calls from US and China are not dilemma but blessing,` says foreign minister
“Korea is being courted by the U.S. and China both due to Korea’s strategic values. This situation is not dilemma or a headache, but a blessing. Korean government will make efforts to develop the Korea-U.S. alliance and...
Son Yeon-jae`s medal-winning streak to 12 consecutive World Cup events
Son Yeon-jae (21) acquired the silver medal at the finals of the hoop competition at the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup at the Municipal Sports Complex Casal Vistoso in Lisbon, Portugal on Monday (Korea time). The...
Financial firms offer prime rates when their sports team wins
Controversies over N. Korean leader’s call for ‘highest-level’ talks
Ki Sung-yueng, Son Heung-min as promising Korean soccer players
New year’s wishes change over time
Samsung’s mobile phone beats Apple to top ACSI
Actor Lee Jung-jae reported to be in a relationship with Daesang heiress
N. Korean leader shows willingness to hold inter-Korean summit
U.S. military base in Yongsan bans civilian drones, model aircrafts
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Chosun Ilbo (http://english.chosun.com)
New KTX Line Saps Business from Planes, Buses
The domestic airline and long-haul coach industries are scrabbling for business as the new bullet train linking Seoul and Gwangju is set to start running. >> Full Text
350 Cars to Be Showcased at Seoul Motor Show
The Seoul Motor Show opens this weekend and runs until April 12. This is the 10th and largest show bringing together 32 foreign and domestic automakers showcasing 350 models. Seven will be world premieres, nine are unveiled for the first time in Asia and 41 for the first time in Korea. >> Full Text
Shortage of Doctors, Nurses Expected in 2030
Conventional doctors and nurses will be in short supply by 2030 but there will be a glut of traditional herbal doctors and dentists, a study by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs forecast Monday. >> Full Text
Koreans See Japan More Negatively Than Other Nations
Korea Aerospace Picked for Fighter Project
4 Koreans Killed in Bus Accident in Nepal
Pre-Orders for Galaxy S6 Start Wednesday
Kia Releases Premium 7-Seater Van Food Poisoning Most Common in Spring
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Hankyoreh Shinmoon (http://english.hani.co.kr)
Next chaebol generation gets failing grades for ability and legitimacy
Report analyses transfer and asset accumulation as South Korea’s chaebol hand the reins to the next generation
The third and fourth generation family members who are taking over the reins at South Korea’s chaebols received failing marks in an assessment of management ability and legitimacy in wealth transfers and asset accumulation. Lotte Group Korea chairman Shin Dong-bin ranked first in measures of management ability and legitimacy in wealth transfers.
[News analysis] Changes in Japan’s defense policy could reflect US wishes
“Mr. Armitage, allow me to respond. Japan will not be a second-tier country either now or in the future. I came back, and Japan will do the same.”It was Feb. 22, 2013, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was on his first trip to the US. The place that Abe visited after his summit with US Presid
Foreign Minister fires back at critics of Seoul’s waffling on AIIB decision
South Korean Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se fired back at critics who accused him of waffling on the issues of deploying THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense), an American missile-defense system, on the Korean peninsula and joining the China-led Asia Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB),
Korea Aerospace Industries selected for Korea jet fighter project
The deployment of a US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system on the Korean Peninsula may be the focus of a fierce debate in South Korea, but the strategic weapon itself is still not fully developed, according to a US Defense Department official.
THAAD a hot topic of discussion, but still not fully developed
The deployment of a US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system on the Korean Peninsula may be the focus of a fierce debate in South Korea, but the strategic weapon itself is still not fully developed, according to a US Defense Department official.
When asked “Am I a happy CEO?” more than 90% say “yes”
South Korea’s top managers are most concerned about finding new project drivers and take the most pleasure from interpersonal relationships, a recent survey shows.The Federation of Korean Industries International Management Institute released results on Mar. 30 from a survey 90 CEOs and executives attending a breakfast talk.
New sex-ed guidelines forbid teaching about homosexuality
The Ministry of Education introduced standards for sex education at South Korean schools for the first time this year in the hopes of providing systematic education in the subject, but the standards contain controversial sections that block education about homosexuals and other sexual minorities.
One Hyundai worker suffers through 16 piecemeal contracts in 23 months
An irregular worker was kept on staff at Hyundai Motors’ Ulsan plant for 23 months under 16 separate piecemeal contracts before ultimately being let go, it was recently alleged. In the process, the company established contracts for working periods as short as 13 days. The revelations are drawing criticisms of the world‘s fifth-ranked automaker is encouraging unstable labor practices at a time when the issue of piecemeal contracts is the focus of harsh denunciations.
Vietnam War massacre survivors making their first visit to South Korea
Two survivors of civilian massacres in South Korean troop regions during the Vietnam War are coming to South Korea. The visit was announced on Mar. 28 by the Peace Museum, a foundation chaired by Lee Hae-dong.“For the 70th anniversary of South Korean independence and the 40th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, we have invited the war victims Nguyen Tan Lan, 64, and Nguyen Thi Thanh, 55, and Ho Chi Minh City War Remnants Museum director Huynh Ngoc Van, 53,
US official hints at bilateral intelligence sharing agreement between Seoul and Tokyo
A senior Pentagon official hinted that South Korea, the US, and Japan are looking to sign an additional agreement that would go beyond the MOU that the three countries signed in December of last year, in which they agreed to share intelligence about the North Korean nuclear weapons and missile programs
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JoongAng Ilbo (conservative): (http://koreajoongangdaily.joinsmsn.com/)
Wasting taxpayer money creatively
Goesan County, a rural area 160 kilometers (99 miles) southeast of Seoul in North Chungcheong, is home to 40,000 people proud of their main local product: rich gold corn. But corn isn’t much of a draw for outsiders, and former county chief Kim Mun-bae wanted to attract visitors to boost...
Talks on labor reforms protracted
Negotiations on major labor reforms dragged on into Tuesday night as representatives of the unions, business and the government struggled to reach agreement…
Foreign minister under fire for ‘blessing’ remark
Foreign Affairs Minister Yun Byung-se landed in hot water for a remark Monday saying that Korea being sandwiched between two superpowers is not a dilemma but a blessing.…
Youth joblessness looms over talks
The midnight oil in a special room occupied by negotiation teams of government officials, union workers and corporate representatives…
Chaebol owners, execs rake it in during 2014
Despite grim economic indicators in 2014, chief executive officers and owners of Korea’s major conglomerates enjoyed sharp increases in their annual salaries…
Duty free shopping in city centers is growing
Sales at city duty-free stores grew a lot faster than those at airports last year. According to Ministry of Strategy and Finance statistics submitted to the National Assembly Tuesday…
Hyundai Logistics partners with Alibaba courier
The growing popularity of cross-border shopping has prompted logistics companies to form transnational partnerships to speed up e-commerce deliveries…
North lashes out over new UN field office
Pyongyang warned of strong retribution against Seoul for hosting a United Nations field office devoted to investigating North Korea’s dire human rights situation…
Data explains why women quit jobs
Despite the commonly held notion in Korea that most women leave their jobs once they marry or have children, a recent survey by the Seoul Foundation of Women …
Smithsonian museum set to close down Korea Gallery
The Korea Gallery at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington is slated to close in 2017, ending a 10-year contract signed between…
Gyeongsang parents rally over meals
The end of the free school meal program in South Gyeongsang has led some parents to refuse to pay for their children’s lunches or send them to school altogether…
Output grows highest in 4 years
A report released Tuesday by the government showed a rebound in industrial production and consumption in February, mainly due to sales increases during the Lunar New Year holiday…
Market gets lift on optimism about China
Korean shares rose slightly Tuesday thanks to a boost in global markets and positive expectations about the Chinese economy.…
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Maeil Kyungje (neutral-oriented conservative, economic/business): (http://news.mk.co.kr/english/)
Park renews calls for labor market and pension reforms
President Park Geun-hye urged immediate settlement in efforts to reform the country’s labor market and civil service pensions during a Cabinet meeting held Tuesday. .. ...
S. Korea’s job indicators remain soft
South Korean economic indicators have shown signs of picking up modestly but employment indicators are still in the doldrums. The youth unemployment rate and the numbe.. ...
US defense chief to visit Seoul
US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter is scheduled to visit South Korea from April 9-11. Eyes are on whether the deployment of a US missile defense system Terminal Hig.. ...
Samsung, LG agree to end legal disputes
South Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics announced they have agreed to halt ongoing legal disputes, including the so-called washer row. Samsung.. ...
Officials attend campaign ceremony for 1 mn signatures for advanced societ..
Park In-yong, minister of Public Safety and Security, Park Won-soon, mayor of Seoul, and Goo Eun-su, head of the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, participated in the .. ...
Start-up ecosystem to be set up in Pangyo
Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province will be transformed into an integrated complex by late next year, which incorporates information technology (IT), culture, finance and health.. ...
S. Korea’s industrial output hits 4-year high in February
South Korea’s industrial production grew at the fastest pace in four years last month thanks to demand spike on Lunar New Year holidays. According to the ‘industria.. ...
Gov’t to shake up the way state finances are appropriated
The South Korean government would overhaul the principle of appropriating state finances aiming to resolve recent tax deficits. In the past, the government set the amo.. ...
S. Korea’s ‘fast culture’ brings changes to Starbucks’s ordering system
Last May, Starbucks Korea developed ‘Siren Order’ system, a mobile pre-order smartphone app service, for the first time among Starbucks stores around the world. Eigh.. ...
IEEE approves policy to limit Qualcomm’s patent abuse
Korean smartphone makers like Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics will be relieved of the burden from patent fees demanded by Qualcomm, InterDigital and other paten.. ...
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The Kyunghyang Shinmoon (http://english.khan.co.kr/)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Releases More than 260,000 Pages of Diplomatic Documents from 1984Reportedly, the South Korean government believed that an apology for the past by the Japanese emperor was a prerequisite for a visit to Japan by its president, ···
[Exclusive]Human Rights Commission Approves of 'Monitoring' Labor
The National Human Rights Commission of Korea determined that it was legitimate to use footage from security cameras installed to prevent violence within school···
[Editorial] Head of Foreign Affairs and National Security Kim Kwan-jin, Nowhere to Be Seen
When Cheong Wa Dae announced that it would newly establish the Standing Committee of the National Security Council (NSC), a task-coordination meeting of the sta···
[Funeral of Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew] 'Funeral Diplomacy' Awkward Encounter between President Park and Prime Minister Abe, First Time in 4 Months
President Park Geun-hye attended the state funeral of former Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew held at 2 p.m. on March 29 (local time). President Park en···
Supreme Court, 'Invoking the Emergency Measure Was Not Illegal' An Indulgence to Dictatorship
The Supreme Court judged that although the emergency measure was a violation of the Constitution, President Park Chung-hee's issuing of Emergency Measure Numbe···
70% of Senior Officials Increased Their Wealth
While ordinary citizens tightened their belts amid a long-term recession, senior officials and lawmakers apparently were living in another world. In the past ye···
Kim Soo-hyun in China, Lee Kwang-soo in South East Asia, Psy in South America: Selling the Korean Wave, Marketing Strategy Customized for Each Country
"I'll take them (black spots, freckles and fatigue) away for your skin. You should be pretty." The alien Do Min-jun did not just steal the hearts of TV viewe···
[Editorial] Removing Facilities and Agencies Responsible for Major Accidents Will Not Guarantee Safety
There is a big flaw in the response to safety accidents by the Park Geun-hye government and the Saenuri Party. They tend to focus on makeshift measures rather t···
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